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BJ58 DMX

2008 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,584 mi
Last recorded106,584 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DMX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,584 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 106,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Major warning lamps on dash are obscured by religious icon. Oil, charge, EMWL, ABS, and brake fluid level/park brake. Recommend to remove.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 76,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Emissions DTC present. Engine misfire at idle. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Major warning lamps on dash are obscured by religious icon. Oil, charge, EMWL, ABS, and brake fluid level/park brake. Recommend to remove.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 70,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

Fail 13 Sep 2021 70,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

ubcc

Pass 19 Sep 2020 64,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 59,361 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,738 miles

front tyres on 4mm

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread slightly

o/s/f tyre has surface splits on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,643 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,609 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished within treads/outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,375 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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BJ58 DMX is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ58 DMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ58 DMX is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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